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Your Guide to Canadian Passport Photo Requirements
Applying for a new Canadian passport or renewing an existing one? In Canada, passport photos must be taken within six months of submitting your application and must reflect your current appearance. However, that’s only part of the process; Canadian passport photos must also follow specific standards to be accepted. This guide takes you through the Canadian passport photo rules and offers tips to help you get it right the first time, saving you time and money. Photo Basics Before we get into the specific details, here are some core requirements you must meet with your application: You must submit two identical and unaltered* photos with your individual passport application Your photo must be taken by a commercial photographer or studio Both photos must be 50 mm wide x 70 mm high (which is 2 inches wide and 2 ¾ inches long) The height of your face in the photo should measure between 31 mm and 36 mm from the bottom of the chin to the top of your head Image Quality and Printing Photos must be clear and in focus, with no shadows/glare/flash. They can be in colour or black and white, but must be printed on plain, high-quality photographic paper......
